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My husband and me recently saw a property we liked, in an established urbanization, but it has been unoccupied for several years and there are, according to the estate agents, complications to reconnect the electricity and water which is why it remains unsold.
Does anyone know where we should go to find out exactly what the complications are? The estate estate agent was not very helpful unfortunately.
Posted: Sat Jan 4, 2025 5:06am
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Local knowledge is always a good place to start, I would get in Contact with President of Urb, see if any permanent Resident live near by, ask plenty of questions as if you save it unoccupied for a long time, they would welcome a new owner, also may Contact with Administration office, a permanent resident would have there details.
Solicitor?
Remember when you buy a place, you also take over any debts on the property. So you need to make absolutely sure that the reconnection issues are not because of colossal bills run up by the previous owner.
Posted: Sat Jan 4, 2025 9:38am
Sligogent wrote on Sat Jan 4, 2025 5:06am:
Local knowledge is always a good place to start, I would get in Contact with President of Urb, see if any permanent Resident live near by, ask plenty of questions as if you save it unoccupi...
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...ed for a long time, they would welcome a new owner, also may Contact with Administration office, a permanent resident would have there details.
Good tip, thankyou. We were made welcome by the neighbors who seemed enthusiastic to see the place lived in. We will look further into it.
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Posted: Sat Jan 4, 2025 9:44am
Swimmer57 wrote on Sat Jan 4, 2025 8:59am:
Remember when you buy a place, you also take over any debts on the property. So you need to make absolutely sure that the reconnection issues are not because of colossal bills run up by the previous owner.
Yes, we've heard this too. We don't want to commit to making an offer without knowing these details, but don't know if we can get the details without any commitment. Difficult situation and strange rules and regulations here in Spain.
Theresa57 wrote on Sat Jan 4, 2025 9:44am:
Yes, we've heard this too. We don't want to commit to making an offer without knowing these details, but don't know if we can get the details without any commitment. Difficult situation and strange rules and regulations here in Spain.
If you're dead keen, it's probably worth paying a solicitor (not one recommended by the estate agent) to do a bit of digging around, but to prepare yourselves to have to walk away. If the estate agent is being cagey, there will be a reason for it!
Posted: Sat Jan 4, 2025 5:49pm
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Swimmer57 wrote on Sat Jan 4, 2025 10:38am:
If you're dead keen, it's probably worth paying a solicitor (not one recommended by the estate agent) to do a bit of digging around, but to prepare yourselves to have to walk away. If the estate agent is being cagey, there will be a reason for it!
I wouldn't purchase the property thru the agent you described as unhelpful,!!
As a former (Spanish) estate agent...
There are way more crooks -- usually Brits and Germans -- than ethical agents in the real estate business here.
These *******s often work in cahoots with FAKE lawyers who aren't lawyers at all.
Find a local English-speaking lawyer. (Abogado)
One NOT recommended by the agent.
Typically, a reputable lawyer will quote you 1% of the purchase price to Due Diligence a property.
And if you DON'T buy the property they DD, they often don't charge you a fee.
Sounds like you're treading on thin ice. ¡Cuidado! ('Take care')
Norm.
Swimmer57 wrote on Sat Jan 4, 2025 8:59am:
Remember when you buy a place, you also take over any debts on the property. So you need to make absolutely sure that the reconnection issues are not because of colossal bills run up by the previous owner.
Hi Swimmer57, My Spanish lawyer stated in all the property contracts and legal documents that all the previous sellers are accountable for all debts and not the buyer(s). Be cautious with estate agents.
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